Central Green Park, part of Laurel Hill Park in Lorton, officially opened with a commemorating ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 25; the area was previously opened for public use in September 2020۔ Fairfax County Supervisor, Dan Storck, told those gathered, “This whole park area was a ‘figment of imagination’… a conception plan approved 20 years ago.” Continue reading
Charlestown is a townhouse community located in West Springfield, Virginia. It was established in 1966. Charlestown is situated close to major roadways such as I-495, I-395, I-95, and the Fairfax County Parkway. The VRE, Metro bus system and the Pentagon Express Bus are all easily accessed from Charlestown. Continue reading
The Landsdowne neighborhood in Alexandria Virginia is made up of 619 homes in a planned urban development layout of Fairfax County located off Beulah Road. It’s composed of 619 single-family homes and townhomes. The homes were constructed by Pulte and Richmond American homes between 1987 and 1989. Continue reading
The Four Winds at Oakton is an elevator and garden styled building condominium community located at 3170-3178 Summit Square Dr. Oakton, VA. The Four Winds at Oakton condos are located just two miles from the Vienna Metro and just over 17 miles from Washington D.C. This Oakton Virginia condo community has undergone extensive renovations and expansions in recent years. Continue reading
Burke is located in Central Fairfax County just outside the Beltway (I-495).
Burke is named for Silas Burke (1796–1854), a 19th-century farmer, merchant, and local politician who built a house on a hill overlooking the valley of Pohick Creek in approximately 1824.
Official seal of the City of Alexandria Virginia
Pinecrest Golf Course in Alexandria Virginia claims to be the best kept secret inside the beltway, and it just might be. Funded and fueled by the Fairfax County Park Authority, this intricate “challenging and narrow course” is nestled on the borders of Alexandria and Annandale.
The course is a par 35, with 9 executive holes, and 2,462 yards of open course. The field is speckled with hills and ponds that make it a great place to practice. The course presents an excellent balance for both novices and experts to collectively play in one setting. There is a putting green for practice, 10 driving cages, and a special indoor practice range. The Every Body Golf School offers semi-private group or private group lessons for anybody wanting to learn the sport on the course.
The facilities are very well maintained; there is a full service clubhouse, snack bar, and a shop. Naturally, there are golf clubs, carts, and pull carts available for players to rent. The staff is friendly and the course is very sanitary.
The course is open all year long (as long as weather conditions permit) and is located at the corner of Little River Turnpike (Route 236) and Braddock Road at 6600 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312.
This Howard Johnson Motel and restaurant stood at the corner of Rt. 1 and Fort Hunt Road in 1980. In the background is Belle Haven Country Club, in the foreground is Rt. 1. The building has been replaced by a Hampton Inn and the highway has been expanded since then.
1980 And Belle Haven Country Club golf course in the background!
Featuring 148 acres of terrain along with asphalt cart paths, the Greendale Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation golf course. A challenging design of tight Bermuda fairways and several water hazards is offered while the 17th hole provides an exhilarating view of the entire golf course and surroundings.
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A Practice Putting Green
Modern Clubhouse with Food Service
Golfing Supplies
Club and Power Cart Rentals
Private golf lessons and exciting group outing packages are also available. People with disabilities will find the course and clubhouse accessible as well as certain benefits upon signing up for VSGA or Virginia State Golf Association Handicap for an annual fee of only $35.00.
The Clubhouse offers a full service pro shop that provides an extensive selection of the featured latest golf equipment, clothing s well as accessories. But that’s not all; the clubhouse also offers a wide range of food services to suit all tastes. The Greendale Golf Course menu features light fare with sandwiches made fresh daily, all kinds of beverages and snacks of many kinds. The food service can serve large groups as well as singles to make any tournament or outing a memorable one.
Packages and other groups in the Greendale Golf Course community are always inviting those interested to participate in their friendly growing community of avid golfers. Lessons for beginners for the young and old are available.
Contact Greendale Golf Course for more detailed information.
A green oasis blanketed by the busy suburbs of southeast Fairfax County in Alexandria Virginia, Mount Vernon Country Club can be found on George Washington’s former farmland. Being accessible, Mount Vernon Country Club is 5 minutes from Fort Belvoir and 15 minutes away from Old Town Alexandria, Kingstowne and Lorton.
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The club features an array of social activities for the whole family, a kid friendly swimming pool, a wide selection of dining facilities and an 18 hole championship golf course. It also caters to weddings, event catering, golf outings and other occasions.
Mount Vernon Country Club started out as a golf course and clubhouse on 100 acres of land in 1952 by Harry Dreisen. It then became Woodlawn Country Club in 1963, expanded in 1969 and was completed and renamed to Mount Vernon Country Club in 1993. The clubhouse was then renovated in 2004 for expansion.
Mount Vernon Country Club gives pride to its 18 hole championship golf course that provides 4 tee selections from 5,068 to 6,300 yards challenging golfers of all levels.
Virginia Golfer Magazine features Mount Vernon’s No.3 hole as the “Great Hole” in the state.Reasons why golfers prefer to tee off at Mount Vernon Country Club:
Friendliest club in Northern Virginia
Men, Women and Juniors tournaments and leagues
Tuesday and Friday eveni9ngs feature organized summer social plays
Quiet woodland setting
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Novices through scratch golfers are welcomed
A preferable walking course
Practice facilities and Pro Shop with lesions by PGA professionals
Speedy play- 4 hours and 10 minutes on Saturday mornings
Weekend tee times and walk on during the week
Equal playing privileges for both men and women
The Dining Facilities are managed by Executive Chef Frank Spencer Burke along with his team.
Dining Room – The Perfect setting for an intimate and private dining experience also offering one of the best Sunday brunches in the area.
Sam’s Place – Lined with windows overlooking the golf course while enjoying Pasta Night with made to order pasta
Members’ Grill & Woodlawn Room – Place to relax or unwind with 2 HD TV’s that allow members to watch the latest PGA tournament and other sporting events. The menu includes specials, burgers, sandwiches, salads and entrees like pasta, fish or steaks.
At the Turn Grill – A rush snack available upon calling in on the 9th tee so that it would be available when you make the turn on to the 10th.
Barracuda Grill – offers salads, snacks, grilled Panini sandwiches and other treats while relaxing by the pool and watching the kids play.
Mount Vernon Country Club also boasts about their 25 meter competition quality pool with a wading pool for kids. Red Cross Lifeguards staff the Pool area providing professional service for users.
Pool Amenities:
Lounge Chairs
Alfresco Gazebo
Ping pong tables
Barracuda Grill
The club also participates in the Dominion Country Club League for the youngsters who participate in other meets at other clubs in Northern Virginia.
A broad list of activities are offered at Mount Vernon Country Club such as Bridge, Gourmet Wine Dinner, Texas Hold’Em, Irish Pub Style Trivia Nights and Mom and Dad’s Night Out and so much more especially for the kids.
Located just off Route 50 in Fairfax County lies Penderbrook. A quiet community Penderbrook’s faces include: The Fairways -- Town Homes, The Greens -- Executive Style Single Family Homes, The Heights -- Garden Style Condominiums, Inverness -- Town Homes, The Mews -- Town Homes, Oxford House -- Garden Style Condominiums, and Penderbrook Apartments -- Rental Apartments
Although there are many parts to the Penderbrook community, this article will focus on ‘The Greens’.
The Greens -- Executive Style Single Family Homes
One such ‘face’is ‘The Greens’. A collection of single family homes built by Pulte and by Hooker. Combined they provide about seven (7) different floor plans. Generally all have are 3 levels. One Pulte floor plan offers a spacious eat in
kitchen, separate dining room, step down living room, and a half bath. Just off the foyer is a den, and a curved staircase to the upper level.
Upstairs contains 3 bedrooms, and three full baths. Most of the homes on ‘The Greens’ have 2 car garages. Access to the house from the garage is available in many of the homes.
The community of Pernderbrook is on the north side of U.S. 50, across form Fair Oaks mall. Penderbrook has easy access to and from interstate 66. West Ox road, that borders the western edge of Penderbrook, provides access to office buildings and Fairfax Towne shopping center. Fairfax Towne features grocery, banking, a 10 screen theater and many other shops and restaurants. Fair Oaks hospital is also close to Penderbrook.
